What Important Documents Should Everyone Have Notarized?
Notarization is an essential part of protecting both personal and business interests. When documents are notarized, they are legally verified to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud. Here’s a quick look at key documents that should be notarized to ensure their legitimacy and security.
- Wills and Trusts Estate planning documents, such as wills and trusts, are some of the most important documents to have notarized. Notarization ensures the document’s authenticity and can help avoid challenges to its validity in court. A notarized will or trust provides clear evidence that the document was signed willingly and is legally binding.
- Powers of Attorney A Power of Attorney (POA) grants someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf. Whether for healthcare, financial matters, or business decisions, notarizing this document ensures that it’s legally recognized and cannot be easily contested.
- Real Estate Transactions Buying, selling, or leasing property often involves notarized documents, including deeds and mortgage agreements. Notarization safeguards both parties in the transaction and ensures that the transfer of property is legal and binding.
- Contracts and Agreements Business contracts, agreements, and other legal documents are critical to success and avoiding future disputes. Notarization provides an added layer of protection, verifying that all parties involved are who they claim to be and that they signed willingly.
- Affidavits An affidavit is a sworn statement of facts used in legal proceedings. It must be notarized to affirm its truthfulness and to make it legally acceptable in court. This ensures that the information provided is accurate and legally binding.
- Child Travel Consent Forms If a child is traveling with one parent or a guardian, having a notarized consent form can prevent potential issues at airports or borders. It proves that the non-traveling parent or guardian has given permission for the child to travel.
Having important documents notarized not only helps prevent fraud but also ensures your legal and personal interests are protected. It’s always a good idea to consult with an attorney to verify which documents require notarization to avoid costly mistakes or delays down the line.
To make an appointment for Remote Online Notarization or in-person notarization in the local Orlando area, please call CommuniMatics Notary Services at 407-401-8360 or email nell.colbert@communimatics.com.
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